Construction Update: One57
Here are a few photos of One57 from last night. The cladding continues to get better as it rises, and the overall effect really is like a waterfall, as Portzamparc intended. One57 One57
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Nordstrom Anchoring Extell’s 225 West 57th Street, New York’s New Tallest?
Rejected design for 225 West 57th, from The Observer New York has been dominated by a select few department stores for quite some time, and Nordstrom is finally jumping into the mix. The Seattle-based department…
Midtown Panorama: Fourth of July Vista
Here are some photos taken by a friend on the fourth. The vantage point is Weehawken, New Jersey, just across the Hudson River. Sometimes you have to escape Manhattan to truly appreciate the skyline, and…
‘5Pointz’ Graffiti Mecca to be Razed for 1,000 New Apartments
Long Island City’s ‘5Pointz’ building has long been a haven for artists, and has served as New York’s best example of graffiti for many decades. All that is about to change, as the site is…
Construction Update: 250 West 55th, 1715 Broadway
Although it still depends on the amount of light, the facade of 250 West 55th is looking better and better as it nears completion. Ultimately the building is still a glass box, lacking in creativity…
